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Subtract 10/84 from 72/35

1^st number: 2 2/35, 2^nd number: 10/84

72/35 - 10/84 is 407/210.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 35 and 84 is 420
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420
2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 12 = 420,
   72/35 = 72 × 12/35 × 12 = 864/420
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 5 = 420,
   10/84 = 10 × 5/84 × 5 = 50/420
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   864/420 - 50/420 = 864 - 50/420 = 814/420
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 407/210
6. In mixed form: 1197/210

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